Sermons on Eye Is The Lamp:

Jesus Begins Ministry (Luke 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 13, 2024

What are the basic temptations of life? What was Jesus' message in summary? Let's look at Luke 4.

How did Jesus prepare for His earthly ministry? What was His message all about? Let’s look at Luke 4. Did Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit, speak in tongues or was He led into the wilderness? Was He thirsty after fasting or just hungry? Then Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Less

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 8, 2024

The goal of service is not to seek numbers or results but to build one another up in faith for His glory, not our own. Let us seek first the kingdom of God and let our good deeds point to the Father, He may become greater, and I become less (John 3:30) for His honor and glory, amen.

Becoming Less John 3:30 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What does effective ministry look like in this modern age? It is increasingly difficult to seek first the kingdom of God when the culture around us prioritizes the worship of self. Even as new creations in Christ, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Baptist

Serpent Of Brass

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 25, 2006

Powerful “fixing-our-eyes-on” - “feasting-our-eyes-on” - expectant kind of faith.

I. THE SERPENT OF BRASS ON CROSS A. Natural Environment Discourages The People 1. Unfriendly surroundings 2. Complain and speak against the Lord 3. Camp infested with red fiery poisonous snakes a. snakes had been in wilderness all the time b. now Lord releases his restraint, turns them loose 4. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Altar & Lampstand (Exodus 27)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 5, 2024

How do the altar and lampstand look forward to Jesus and the new heavens and new earth? Let's look at Exodus 27.

In Israel’s ancient tabernacle, who does the altar symbolize as our supreme sacrifice? Who could the olive oil lamps symbolize? Is there a greater tabernacle in heaven? Let’s look at Exodus 27. Of what materials was the altar to be constructed? You are to construct the altar of acacia wood. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me Oil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025

True readiness for Christ means keeping our spiritual lamps burning with the oil of God’s presence, desiring Him above all, and faithfully waiting for His return.

If you listen closely tonight, you can almost hear the soft shuffle of sandals and the whisper of wicks. Lamps are being lit. Hearts are being lifted. Hope is being rekindled. The Lord paints for us a picture that smells like olive oil and sounds like midnight—the kind of hour when the air is ...read more

Topics: Oil, Preparation

Where Does Your Power Come From - Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus!

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

How should we react when we experience a short-circuit in our spiritual lives? Ignore it? (No.) Walk away from it? (Come on!) Pretend it didn’t happen? (Not recommended.) Try to fix the problem ourselves?

Where does your power come from - Turn your eyes upon Jesus! We serve a powerful God! Where does your power come from? Story of the power going out for 6 hours. Came home from work and the power was out. Called the city. We went to go for fast food and grocery shopping Came back and down the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Hebrews 11:6, Deuteronomy 8:3, 2 Peter 1:19, Revelation 21:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared To Meet God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025

Preparation to meet God is the foundation of Christian living. The return of Christ is imminent, and it is essential that we keep our lamps burning, remain faithful, and stay vigilant in prayer and holiness.

BE PREPARED TO MEET GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Amos 4:12 Supporting Texts: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Matthew 24:44, Revelation 22:12 INTRODUCTION: The message of preparation is a call to vigilance and readiness to meet the Lord. In Amos 4:12, God’s warning to Israel highlights His ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:12, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Matthew 24:44, Revelation 22:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Along Despite Our Differences

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 15, 2014

With God's help, Christians can walk hand in hand when we do not see eye to eye.

Title: Getting Along Despite Our Differences (Food Fights) Text: Romans 14:1-12 Thesis: With God’s help, Christians can walk hand in hand when we do not see eye to eye. Introduction I’ve only been in one food fight and it was an impromptu event. It occurred at our kitchen where we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dear Editor: Someone Is Trying To Pull The Wool Over Your Eyes

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Oct 14, 2002

Abundant life comes through Jesus alone. Jesus’ way is the way of sacrifice and service.

John 10:1 "I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

What To Do When Your Eyes Are On Canaan, But Your Mind Is In Egypt Series

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Nov 23, 2002

We often miss the real message in the trials of this life, because we are too busy focusing and thinking about the negative. But the real battlefield is in our minds! Where is your focus?

What To Do When Your Eyes Are On Canaan But Your Mind Is in Egypt? Exodus 16:1-3 We gratefully welcome God’s visitation, but this day we greatly seek His habitation of our praises! AS WE CONTINUE TO MATURE AND GROW IN LIFE, I HAVE LEARNED THAT IN ORDER TO ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

I'm A Transformer And I'm More Than Meets The Eye

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Dec 31, 2007

This sermon is one of encouragement to the believers to never conform to this world because we have been transformed by the Spirit of the living God through Christ Jesus. We are TRANSFORMERS and we are MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE because when we were transfo

Introduction: I remember when I was at the Clifton Park Junior High School on Hartford Road, there was a cartoon out by the name of Transformers. Its theme song was Transformers, more than meets the eye. Transformers, robots in disguise. Little did I realize that there was going to be a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

We’re All The Same In God’s Eyes

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 9, 2015

Have you ever thought that you were better than other people? If you have, how can you call yourself a Christian? Christians prove by their words and deeds that they are the same as everyone else/

A man went to visit a psychiatrist. “Doc, I’ve got two problems.” The psychiatrist said, “Okay, tell me all about it.” The man began, “Well, first of all, I think I am a Coca-Cola machine”. The psychiatrist sat the man down and started therapy. For weeks, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Anglican

Easter: Jesus The King - Fully Prepared To Fail (In The Eyes Of The World)

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 29, 2010

Prepared for Palm Sunday 2010 but also focusing on the Cross and beyond, this sermon affirms the fulfilment of prophecy on ’Palm’ Sunday and suggests that Jesus was fully prepared to fail in the eyes of the world, as he knew God would ultimately vindicate

About six years ago a friend of mine said, “The trouble with being a leader today is that you can’t be sure whether people are following you or chasing you.” Jesus was in his early 30’s and he was heading towards Jerusalem (19:28). Three years of ministry had catapulted Jesus into the limelight. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus’ Baptism & The Eyes Of Faith - Mark 1:7-9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 15, 2023

From the angle of God’s Word Jesus is the spectacular Son of God and magnificent, authoritative Messiah. From the angle of natural, human observation he is a disappointing nobody from nowhere. Failing to see from the biblical angle will result in confusion and doubt.

For audio and video of this message go to https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=916172323550 Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way”— 3 “a voice of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:7-9

Through The Eyes Of A Prophet: "A Tender Shoot" [part Two Of Five]

Contributed by Cooper Mcwhirter on Dec 19, 2016

The Physical features of Jesus

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, January 2, 2005 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter Through the Eyes of a Prophet: “A Tender Shoot” [Part Two of Five] Isaiah 53:1-3 In his book titled, The Major Prophets, James E. Smith writes: “For the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3